A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6702414 Details
Epoch: 312 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 49474520 epoch_slot_no: 53720 block_no: 6702237 slot_leader_id: 5047313 size: 17053 time: 2022-01-01 12:40:11 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81efca15692aa6f11fdd17c27b6433ccc6b2fed4b266c1a4bc2b9980bbe913c5Block Operator
vrf_key: vrf_vk1cwukgz49fxl6w6g9wtq4kc7eptuyxv66kgfc7heyv0c3etn579sqg9djx9 op_cert: \x4057bf8db16cb474d7161a5edcbfcbda3d9467ab3585adb5ef058ce9474de5c2 op_cert_counter: 5